0830 — Highland Heather
Reds family
Gentle Art Sampler 0830 (Highland Heather) is a medium-light, muted red shade with hex code #A8767E and RGB values 168, 118, 126. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colours, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Gentle Art Sampler shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Gentle Art Sampler 0830
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
DMC
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Valdani
Crescent Colours
Similar Gentle Art Sampler Colors to 0830
Closest Gentle Art Sampler threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Gentle Art Sampler 0830
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
As a hand-dyed floss, Gentle Art Sampler 0830 (Highland Heather) varies gently within and between skeins — that is the charm. Reserve one dye lot per project and avoid stitching in strict rows to keep the mottling even.
Color Harmonies for Gentle Art Sampler 0830
Gentle Art Sampler threads that pair well with 0830, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Gentle Art Sampler 0830 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Gentle Art Sampler 0830
Gentle Art Sampler 0830 is the floss known as Highland Heather: a muted, medium-light member of the reds family with warm crimson tones. Its balanced and quiet presence shines in apple motifs and ladybug designs alike. Pull this thread for barn scenes or tomato patterns when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Gentle Art Sampler 0830 look like?
Gentle Art Sampler 0830 (Highland Heather) is a medium-light shade in the reds family with hex #A8767E and RGB 168, 118, 126. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring bold accents and berries.
Which DMC thread matches Gentle Art Sampler 0830?
The closest DMC match for Gentle Art Sampler 0830 (Highland Heather) is DMC 316 (Antique Mauve medium) with a 72% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3042 (Antique Violet light, 60%) and DMC 152 (Shell Pink medium light, 57%).
What Gentle Art Sampler colors are similar to 0830?
The closest Gentle Art Sampler threads to 0830 are 0370 Poinsettia (ΔE 5.37), 0710 Pink Azalea (ΔE 6.71), and 0770 Clover (ΔE 6.72). These are useful substitutes when 0830 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Gentle Art Sampler 0830?
Reach for Gentle Art Sampler 0830 (Highland Heather) when your project calls for bold accents, berries, valentines, poppies. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 0830.
Does Gentle Art Sampler 0830 (Highland Heather) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 0830 are never perfectly flat, and later dye lots can read differently. Reserve one lot per project and avoid stitching in strict rows to keep the mottling even.